I am creating a script to install SQL Server via the command line.
I cannot see a way to choose the edition I want to install. The GUI on my install media offers Evaluation, Developer or Express:
(When I choose Evaluation, I can enter the product code)
The ConfigurationFile.ini generated by the installer does not seem to have any sort of reference to the edition that is being installed. Once I run the installer, it installs standard edition (verified by PRINT @@version
)
How can I specify the edition I wish to install?
Best Answer
I found some information about your question.
There is a parameter when you set up on the command line which is
/PID
.Check out the document.
You can use this parameter with the product key.
Evaluation:
00000-00000-00000-00000-00000
Express:
11111-00000-00000-00000-00000
Developer:
22222-00000-00000-00000-00000
Excerpt from the blog of Pinal Dave.